Chicago – fly direct from Shannon with United

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Chicago, the windy city, has something for everybody. Numerous hotels and guesthouses catering for all tastes and budgets.

Lord Haw-Haw, the early years

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

In 1915, a short, fair-haired, blue-eyed, boy was sent to the Jes. He later recalled the staff and the pupils as being tough. Latin was supreme and an excitable Latin teacher banged boys’ heads on the radiator. The Jesuits instilled in him a sense of discipline and an acceptance of punishment, and they left him with a love of language — his classmates would note how he used big and strange words — as well as a passion for debate. His uncle Gilbert once remarked, “The boy had a strong tendency to argue with his teachers.”

Events that must have haunted Bishop Casey

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

In May 1989 Galway watched with some bemusement, as Michael Dee entertained Daniel Ortega and members of his junta. They had successfully overthrown the dictator Anastasio Somoza, and seized control of Nicaragua, the largest country in Central America. Both men are presidents of their respective countries today. But 28 years ago while Ortega’s hand had already reached out for the il presidente crown, Michael Dee had still some way to go.

Chicago – fly direct from Shannon with United

Thu, Apr 13, 2017

Chicago, the windy city, has something for everybody. Numerous hotels and guesthouses catering for all tastes and budgets.

The best way to take in Chicago's breathtaking skyline is to seek out one of the highest vantage points in the city. Among the most popular sites for viewing are the Sears Tower Skydeck – located on top of a building that was once the tallest in the world before the Petronas Twin Towers in Malaysia controversially took that distinction in 1998 – and The Hancock Observatory, which sits atop a 100-storey tall skyscraper.

Introducing the latest addition to the Galway family....

Wed, Apr 12, 2017

Ella West is a hair skin and beauty salon thats all about helping you feel like your most beautiful self. We offer a wide range of hair and beauty treatments and are dedicated to providing high customer satisfaction trough excellent service, quality products and an enjoyable athmosphere.

Taste buds set to tingle for Galway Food Festival

Mon, Apr 10, 2017

DELICIOUS LINE-UP AT THE SKEFF FOR EASTER WEEKEND
Galway Food Festival 2017 takes place over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. The theme of the festival which began just six years ago is ‘Food and Community’. The Skeff have organised some great events for the weekend which you won’t want to miss.

Bridal sale at the Athlone Springs Hotel

Fri, Apr 07, 2017

Calling all brides-to-be-create your dream outfit while remaining true to your style.

Fun things to do with kids that cost nothing but time

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

With most schools closing for Easter holidays from tomorrow, April 7, parents will have a full time job keeping the kids entertained. It can be an expensive business, so to help keep the costs down we have come up with some ideas for fun things to do with kids that cost nothing but time and a few store cupboard ingredients! In no particular order:

Create an outdoor obstacle course using what you have to hand. A paddling pool could be a water jump, a skipping rope could be a high jump or a skipping endurance test, some buckets filled with water and a ladle for each could be a test of how quickly you can race water from one point to another. The possibilities are endless.

Gift ideas for children that aren’t money

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Communion and Confirmation season are in full swing and there are always birthday presents to buy. It can be difficult to think up gift ideas for children and teens that aren’t money. So we have put our heads together and come up with some that will appeal to all ages.

A piñata is always a fun gift to receive. You can buy them pre-filled or fill them with your own goodies.

Taking care of teenage skin

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

As your child enters their teen years it is important for them to take care of their skin and put in place a skin care routine that they can carry into adult life. Most teens will experience pimples and blackheads and some will suffer with acne. By educating themselves about their skin type, using the correct products for cleaning and moisturising, eating healthy and staying hydrated, they can help combat or control some of these. However, if your child suffers extreme breakouts, it is best to seek medical advice from your GP or a dermatologist, as it can affect their self confidence and self esteem.

Final enrolment dates for Coláiste Néifinn

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Coláiste Néifinn is an established Irish college in Athenry and Glenamaddy. The college caters for the learning of the Irish language for 12 to 18 year olds.

Upskill with a QQI Level 5 business award

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

GPA Solutions is offering a range of QQI Level 5 business awards catering for learners wishing to advance their business skills or for those who simply wish to gain an introduction to payroll or computerised accounts.

Bodhran Magic — a brilliant course

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Rhythm is in all of us. All you need is the right inspiration to find it. If you have always wanted to play music but don’t know where to start or you are already playing but don’t know how to take your playing to the next level, now is the time. The new Bodhran Magic adult group courses are kicking off soon and running in the city centre.

Learn Irish in Inis Meáin this summer

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Coláiste Gaeilge Inis Meáin is enrolling Irish language students, both children and adults, this summer.

Would you like to learn African drumming?

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Eamon Carrick has always loved rhythm and drumming. "I began attending a drumming class run by Anet Moore and John Bowker in 2007," he said. "After a few years I began facilitating the drumming myself. I got hooked and loved it."

Overcome maths anxiety

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Many parents report that their child has been doing well at maths but suddenly finds a topic in school difficult. Further exploration usually reveals that a big stumbling block for many students in primary school is fractions. In order to approach fractions, a student needs a solid grasp of the four operations on which all maths is built – addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Without fluency in these basics, it is much much harder to tackle fractions (or decimals and percentages).

If students can recall the number facts “off the top of their heads” then the more complex maths skills become so much easier. Often a student just needs a simple explanation of a particular maths skill, and if he/she has the required proficiency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, then progress is that much simpler. The reasons that children are unsure about some maths topic can vary – the teacher goes too quickly, they may have missed that lesson, or they may need more practice. Some pupils need a little practice; some need a lot. The key is that practice in nearly all cases leads to fluency and increased confidence.

With the University of Cambridge CELTA (TEFL) qualification, the world is your oyster

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Teaching English as a foreign language, or TEFL, is a popular choice among graduates who want to go travelling and people wishing to pursue a new career. But which course should you take?

Galway loves gin

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

The craft beer revolution is in full swing and has well and truly whet consumers' appetites for higher quality beverages. The new thirst for premium alcoholic products has set the stage for the micro-distillers to start a revolution of their very own. Whiskey distilleries had begun to pop up across the country over the last few years. Since whiskey is required to be in a cask for three years to earn the Irish stamp of approval, many operators struggle to survive long enough to break even. Gin, however, does not suffer from the same limitations. The process of making gin is quicker than whiskey, no long ageing in barrels or intricate blending of different casks is required.

Indulge in afternoon tea this Easter at Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

Hotel Meyrick is known as the home of the perfect traditional afternoon tea in the city. Sink into one of the parlour lounge’s relaxing chairs and enjoy Hotel Meyrick’s afternoon tea, served daily from 1pm to 6pm. Savour hand-cut sandwiches with seasonal fillings, homemade fruit scones with cream and preserves, and delicious pastry creations made by head pastry chef Peter and his team, all accompanied with freshly brewed tea or coffee from only €17 per person or €30 for two.

Traditional carvery Sunday lunch at The Ardilaun

Thu, Apr 06, 2017

The traditional carvery lunch in the Camilaun restaurant at The Ardilaun hotel in Taylor's Hill is the perfect lunch stop for catching up with old friends, making some new ones, or celebrating a family occasion, and is the ideal way to while away a lazy Sunday afternoon.

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